Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder deliver a flawless parody of 1930s cinema. Young Frankenstein is a visually stunning, side-splitting tribute to the Universal Monsters era.

Andy Muschietti brings Pennywise to the big screen with style. It Chapter One is a nostalgic, well-acted, and visceral journey into the heart of Derry’s darkness.

Bernard Rose’s Candyman is much more than a slasher. It is a haunting, socially conscious gothic nightmare that uses the projects of Chicago to explore racial trauma.

Ti West’s The House of the Devil is a masterclass in retro aesthetics. A slow-burn 80s throwback that prioritises grainy 16mm atmosphere over narrative speed.

Paranormal Activity is a landmark of indie horror. A simple, effective, and visceral found footage hit that proved you don’t need a big budget to terrify the world.

Mary Lambert brings Stephen King’s darkest novel to life with Pet Sematary. A gritty, emotional, and visceral 80s classic that explores the terrifying price of grief.